IB at Paxon Wants YOU!!!
(Exclusive opportunity for current 9th grade students to be considered for transitioning to IB for the 2024-2025 school year.)
The IB Diploma programme at Paxon allows students to earn an internationally recognized education while also having the ability to earn college credit and scholarships. We would like to give the opportunity for students currently in the 9th grade at Paxon in the AP/Honors program to transition to the IB program of study. We are looking for students who are:
Interested in making global connections within their subjects
Self-motivated (this does not mean that they must be a straight 'A' student)
Interested in opportunities to maximize college credit that may be earned (IB students may take the comparable AP exam for their IB subject without having to take the AP course).
Interested in scholarship opportunities (IB students who earn their IB diploma and have 100 service or work hours automatically qualify for the top Bright Futures scholarship and do not need the required 1330 SAT/29 ACT score or Bright Futures GPA)
If you are interested in seeing whether you may qualify to transition to Paxon’s IB Diploma program of study for the 2024-2025 school year (or would like to nominate another student for this opportunity), please complete the form below by Fri., Feb. 2nd in order to receive more information about transitioning to IB at Paxon: https://forms.office.com/r/TB68m0xXk6
Community Service/CAS Opportunity: Thomas Jefferson Elementary (Jan. 25th)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is looking for student volunteers for their magnet night next Thursday January 25th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. They ask that volunteers wear their school shirts and pants that are free of rips or holes. They will be hosting touring families, as well as having a STEAM night. Let's see if we can get some students to represent Paxon at this event!
Here is the link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CADAE23A3F49-47291079-magnet
Healthcare & Mental Health Internship Program Opportunity | Jan 21 deadline
The Ladder Internships Biotech & Healthcare Internship Program is a selective start-up internship program for high school students, founded and run by Harvard graduate students. In the program, students work 1-1 with supervisors from top biotech and healthcare start-ups to work on real-world projects in a real start-up environment. Our supervisors come from places like Stanford, UC Berkeley, Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey.
No prior working experience is required. The application deadline for the Spring Biotech & Healthcare cohort is January 21, here is the brochure and the application link.
Free Webinar: Navigating the Path to College Acceptances
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Farah & Farah: Empowering Greatness Scholarship
The Empowering Greatness Scholarship will award 5 high school seniors with two full years of college tuition! Scholarships will cover full tuition and local fees for 60 lower division semester credit hours at any Florida university, college or trade-school. Eligible students must attend a public or charter high school in Florida.
Free ACT Test Prep Materials
All students can sign up for the Free ACT Test Guide for 23-24 HERE.
The 6th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair (Feb. 2nd - Virtual / Feb. 3rd - In-person)
You are invited to the 6th Annual Greater Atlanta HBCU College Fair
Friday, February 2, 2024 (Virtual event)
Saturday, February 3, 2024 (In-Person event)
Registration is now open!
Registration for the 6th Annual HBCU College Fair is officially open at: http://fair.hbcucf.org/registration
Additionally, we are proud to once again offer student musicians the platform to display their talents before a panel of distinguished HBCU band directors for college band scholarships. Last year, our participating HBCU band directors offered students a total of $85,000 in potential scholarship dollars.
Please have your students register for the fair by clicking here for the registration form. We will use the information you provide to follow up, plan, and promote the event. For all event details, including Student Registration, Workshops, Band Auditions, and the HBCU College Fair Essay Contest, visit our official website at https://fair.hbcucf.org/registration
Engineering Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
The Northeast Florida Engineers Week Committee is offering two scholarships up to the amount of $1,000 per scholarship for high school seniors planning to major in engineering in college in the fall of 2024. Applications are posted in Paxon's School Counseling Team in the 'Scholarships and Financial Aid' channel (students are encouraged to check this section regularly) . Additional information for the Northeast Florida Engineers Week Committee and related activities can be found at https://nefleweek.com/.
Self-Help Credit Union Community Scholarship
Every Self-Help Credit Union branch across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia is proud to present a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving local student. The primary goal of this initiative is to acknowledge and assist individuals of any age who have demonstrated a strong commitment to community service. Applications MUST be completed online: https://www.self-help.org/updates/self-help-community-scholarships
Scholarship Opportunity: FL PTA Scholarships
BEST Academy SAT/ACT Prep
Scholarship Opportunity: Sons of Italy in America Amici d’ Italia Lodge 2791 Scholarship
This scholarship program is designed to benefit worthy students of Italian descent attending high school in Duval County Florida that display academic excellence and leadership abilities. Scholarship amounts range from $500 - $25,000. For the application, please visit the 'Scholarship' channel on the Paxon School Counseling Team or email your school counselor.
Scholarship Opportunity: American Muslim Alliance of Florida (AMAF), Inc.
The American Muslim Alliance of Florida Inc. will be awarding a total of $20,000 in scholarships to thirty students in support of Florida high school senior students in pursuit of a college education. The top 10 students will each receive a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. In addition, 20 students will each receive a scholarship in the amount of $500. For more information, students may visit Teams or email their school counselor.
Scholarship Opportunity: The American Society of Military Comptrollers
The Greater Jacksonville Chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC) is soliciting applications for a $500.00 scholarship award to be given by our chapter/organization. Applicants must be seniors in a local high school, pursuing a college education in the field of Accounting, Finance/Economics, Business or Computer Science. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 21, 2024. The application is posted for students in Teams.
Teen Tutor Recruitment
READ USA is currently in select Duval County Public Elementary Schools between the hours 2pm and 6pm Tuesdays-Thursdays. They are currently hiring more tutors for their spring semester which starts in January. This is an excellent opportunity for teens ages 16 and older to be part of a paid work experience. Teens:
are paid 15.00 hourly and receive paid training.
receive guided workforce development benefits to include resume writing.
pre- and post-assessed for individual reading growth.
matched with free transportation to and from their work site.
Founding Pathways Scholarship
This scholarship was created by a Paxon IB graduate (Tarik Brown) so it would be great if we could have students from Paxon to apply!!!
The Founding Pathways Scholarship empowers individuals from low-income backgrounds to pursue a higher education in STEM fields by providing financial support and resources. This year, three $500 scholarships will be given away!
Here is where you can apply: The Application for the 2023-2024 Founding Pathways Scholarship is now Open! — Founding Pathways Scholarship
Here is where you can read about last year's recipients: Congrats 2023 Founding Pathways Scholars! — Founding Pathways Scholarship
Here is where you can find out more about the scholarship on social media: @founding.pathways | Instagram profile
Army ROTC Scholarships Available at the University of North Georgia!
Greetings from the University of North Georgia!
We’re looking for high school seniors and college freshmen who want to serve our nation as second lieutenants (officers) in the U.S. Army. Scholarships pay for room and board (up to $12,000 per year) or tuition and fees. It also pays a $420/month stipend and a $1,200/year book allowance. Click here for eligibility criteria, benefits, and how to apply. In addition, Georgia resident ROTC scholarship recipients receive grants of up to $2,000 per semester. These benefits combine for about $15,570/year to $19,500/year.
The scholarship leads to a professional career as an active-duty Army second lieutenant (O1) with excellent benefits and starting compensation (Department of Defense Calculator):
Single with less than 2 years of service stationed at Ft. Stewart near Savannah, GA: $72,769
Single with 4 years of service as a Soldier in the Guard while in the Corps of Cadets at Ft. Benning, GA: $79,053
Married with less than 2 years of service at Ft. Liberty, NC: $67,562
Married with four years of service at Ft. Campbell, KY: $80,853
Second lieutenants become captains (O3) at four years’ time of service after graduating from UNG and commissioning. Army captain compensation (Department of Defense Calculator):
Single with 4 years of service, stationed at Ft. Cavazos, TX: $105,324
Married with 4 years of service at Ft. Lewis, WA: $116,619
In addition to regular military compensation, Army lieutenants accumulate incomparable leadership experience, pay no health insurance (families included), get 30 days of paid vacation, pay inexpensive dental and life insurance, and reap the benefits of a blended retirement system.
For more information, please contact the Office of Cadet Recruiting on the Dahlonega Campus at cadetrecruiting@ung.edu or go to the UNG Army ROTC Scholarship web site.
Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship-No grades, test scores or essays (for students ages 16 - 26)
Submit a video (2 minutes or less in length) that addresses these questions:
What is your passion and how are you currently pursuing it or planning to pursue it?
How do you plan to use your passion to make your community, country, and/or world, etc. a better place?
What is your education plan (education program, college, or certificate/degree program) and how will it help you pursue your passion and create positive impact?
Your submission video must be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes in length. Think about filming this video on a phone, computer, tablet, or any other MP4 video-enabled camera to which you have access. It could be a short film, animation, or a simple testimonial. This isn’t about how well you can make a film—we want to learn more about you, your passion and how you plan to ignite change in your community and beyond! https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/?utm_source=weareteachers&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=LMS2024
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT JUNIORS: Horatio Alger Scholarship ($10k - $25k)
Key criteria for qualification:
Enrolled as a full time high school junior
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
At least a 2.0 GPA
Be a United States Citizen
To see more details, visit https://horatioalger.org/scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT SENIORS: Horatio Alger Scholarship ($10k - $52k)
Be sure to visit the website and browse to see if you qualify: https://horatioalger.org/scholarships-and-services/undergraduate-scholarships/
Sassy Seniors and Steppers Scholarship Application
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Class of 2024 can apply for the Prestige Photography scholarship!
Celebrate your milestone with a scholarship!!!
Tell Prestige Photography what your senior photos mean to you for a chance to receive one of three $1,000 scholarships* toward your academic or career goals. Simply submit your application and a one-page essay by January 31, 2024 to qualify.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
24-7 On-Demand Tutoring Available (through Varsity Tutors)
DCPS Directions for Varsity Tutoring
Please have your student log into a computer, go to www.duvalschools.org
Then Blended Learning.
From there they would choose Varsity Tutoring from the list.
The Florida Seal of Biliteracy - Applications open now (Deadline to apply is Fri., March 8, 2024....but don't delay!!!)
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